“Servant, yes you!”

Samuel froze, caught in the act. He had been so careful and none of the castle guards had ever seemed to notice his snooping, that was until now. His face was in the crack of the door and his ears open, trying to listen in on King Mana's conversation with King Lira. If only he had double checked the passageway behind him.

“Servant?” Came the voice again. It was light and feminine, only now had he noticed its tone. It was surely not one of the castle guards who was calling him.

Samuel took a deep breath, and then turned to see the young hand maiden, Olivia, standing behind him. She was standing relaxed and didn't at all seem suspicious as to what he was up to. Casually, Samuel turned from the door, slowly shutting it as he did.

“Sorr...

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